Syllabus

Quantitative Research Methods

Code
GTR3A4
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Tourism Studies (TRU)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Human Geography1
Tourism Studies2
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G2F
2G2F
Approved
Approved, 02 February 2024.
This syllabus is valid from 02 February 2024.
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • explain various scientific traditions and concepts relating to quantitative research methods
  • describe the steps of the research process in quantitative studies
  • plan the implementation of a small-scale quantitative study
  • conduct statistical analyses concerning description and relationships
  • report and present the results of statistical analyses
  • explain ethical aspects relating to quantitative studies

 

Course Content

The course aims to introduce quantitative research methods. It has three modules. In the first module, various scientific traditions and concepts are addressed along with the steps in the research process with focus on methods for design, data collection, and analysis in quantitative studies. In the second module, focus shifts to the planning of a small-scale quantitative study. The third module introduces statistical methods with a focus on descriptive and correlational analysis.

Assessment

Online exam

Written assignments 

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is A–F.

To achieve a grade higher than C, students must achieve the grade of C and higher in all the evaluated modules.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Quantitative methods - 2.5 Credits | A–F
  • Planning of quantitative study - 2.5 Credits | A–F
  • Statistical analysis - 2.5 Credits | A–F

Entry Requirements

  • 60 credits in the field of Social Sciences

Other Information

Course replaces TR2004.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.